Community
Officers Spread Holiday Cheer During Annual Cops & Kids Christmas Event
JOHNSTON COUNTY – Local law enforcement officers helped bring holiday joy to local children during the Cops & Kids Christmas Shopping Event, hosted by the Johnston County Fraternal Order of…
Activate Selma Co-Founder Wins Prestigious Hobart Service Award
SELMA — Cindy Brookshire, co-founder of the volunteer-led nonprofit Activate Selma, has been honored with the Frances Finch Hobart Award for Voluntary Community Service. The award, presented annually by the…
Fraud Alert: Scam Targeting PPP Loan Recipients
SMITHFIELD – KS Bank, the NC Bankers Association, as well as state and federal banking regulators are seeing a scam increasingly spreading across the country that targets recipients of Paycheck…
Locals, Vision, And History Unite To Bring Old Town Hall Back To Life
CLAYTON – The Town of Clayton, together with local developers Carrie and Kevin Lee and entrepreneurs Erin Nenni and Christi Thompson, is celebrating the near completion of the revitalization of…
Jones Café Announces New Ownership After Nearly 68 Years Serving Clayton
CLAYTON – Jones Café, a beloved local staple in Clayton, North Carolina, has announced that owners Burr and Chrystal Jones have reached an agreement to sell their well-known establishment. Effective…
Elf Academy Brings Santa’s Workshop To Life For Local Children
CLAYTON – Kids are walking away from the 2025 Clayton Parks and Recreation Elf Academy with crafts in their hands, glitter on their sleeves, and the confidence that comes from…
Smithfield Holds Swearing-In Ceremony
SMITHFIELD – The Smithfield Town Council convened Tuesday evening for a ceremonial meeting marked by the swearing-in of the mayor and four council members, as well as a special recognition…
Clayton Expands Downtown Social District Boundaries
CLAYTON – The Downtown Clayton Social District has expanded, adding new businesses and nearby streets. The updated boundaries include the south side of Second Street, the 200 block of Barbour…
Ribbon Cutting For Princeton Community Center & Public Library
PRINCETON – The Town of Princeton has announced the grand opening of a landmark facility that promises to shape the future of the community: the brand-new Princeton Community Center and…
Wilson’s Mills Names First Full-Time Fire Chief
WILSON’S MILLS — The Wilson’s Mills Fire Department has entered a new era with the appointment of Jason Moore as its first full-time fire chief. Moore, a veteran with 35…
Community Vision Becomes Reality As Johnston County Begins Park Construction
SMITHFIELD – Johnston County will break ground on its first park on Friday, Dec. 5. The ceremony is scheduled for 10 a.m. at 444 Matthews Road, Clayton, in the Cleveland…
For Registrar Craig Olive And His Family, Alzheimer’s Hits Close To Home
November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month JOHNSTON COUNTY – For Johnston County Registrar of Deeds Craig Olive and his blended family, Alzheimer’s disease is personal. He and his kin have seen…
